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Mali crisis: French-led troops ‘enter Timbuktu’

French-led troops in Mali have entered the historic city of Timbuktu encountering little resistance, French and Malian military sources. But there are reports of thousands of ancient manuscripts being destroyed, with video footage of the library showing charred books and…

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The Editor Speaks: Some questions need answering

I am referring to one of our lead stories today in iNews Cayman regarding the release of the Inspection of the Cayman Turtle Farm (CTF) (10-12th December) Report submitted to the CTF on 17th December 2012 and released to the…

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Letter to Financial Times from Richard Coles

‘Opening up’ is nothing new for Cayman Islands Sir, Your report “Caymans poised to shed veil of secrecy” (January 18) completely mis-characterises the context of an otherwise worthy initiative of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority to carry out a comprehensive…

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Warning to merchants from CITA

This Press Release was sent out by Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) concerning American Express cards and the new IRS regulations If you accept American Express, please see below the Merchant Letter you should have received. Dear Merchant, As a…

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Landmark Approval for [Shetty] Health City Cayman Islands

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – It’s a history-making move that signals a significant step forward for Health City Cayman Islands – and a milestone for the planning process in the Cayman Islands. Both Planned Area Development applications for the innovative…

Adventures in the Cayman Islands with the Cayman Aggressor

by Nadia Al from Scuba Life In late November 2012, we ventured off to the Cayman Islands to experience all that the diving there has in store. We were lucky to have Wayne Hasson, President of the Aggressor fleet, onboard…

Visitors’ Hall renovated at Northward Prison

Following recent efforts to enhance the prison’s visit room, children, relatives and friends of inmates now have a setting that is more conducive to promoting healthy relationships at Her Majesty’s Prison Northward. Late last month, Tom Hines of the Governor’s…

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Inspection of Cayman Turtle Farm (10-12th December, 2012): Report to the Cayman Turtle Farm (Ltd.)

George H. Balazs Annette C. Broderick Brendan J. Godley Thierry M. Work (Authors in alphabetical order) Submitted to the Cayman Turtle Farm, 17th  December 2012 Contents: A.  Executive Summary B.  Timeline of Visit C.  Terms of Reference Item 1 D….

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HSI joins WSPA in its stand against Cayman Turtle Farm

The World Society for the Protection of Animals is happy to announce a partnership with Humane Society International (HSI) to make a stand against the Cayman Turtle Farm (CTF), and for true conservation and welfare of an endangered species. Says…